Acadian Flycatcher vs Baird's Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens compared with Myiodynastes bairdii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Acadian Flycatcher Baird's Flycatcher
Scientific Name Empidonax virescens Myiodynastes bairdii
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Tyrannidae Tyrannidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 14.2 cm (5.6 in) 23.2 cm (9.1 in)
Weight 12.633333333333333 g (0.45 oz) 45.0 g (1.59 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 3-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Acadian Flycatcher only

None

Baird's Flycatcher only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Acadian Flycatcher

Least Concern

Baird's Flycatcher

About These Birds

Acadian Flycatcher

The Acadian Flycatcher weighs about 13g and breeds in eastern North American forest ravines. It is identified by its sharp 'peet-sa' call and olive-green upperparts.

Baird's Flycatcher

The Baird's Flycatcher is a large tyrant flycatcher found in arid scrub and dry forest along the Pacific coast of South America, weighing about 45g with a wingspan of 23.2cm. It has streaked brown plumage with a yellow belly and forages for large insects and small vertebrates from exposed perches. It is the largest member of its genus.

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